The Network continues the work and experience of the former Network of Centers of Excellence
Interfacial effects, novel properties and technologies of nanostructured materials which began its activity in 2001.
The challenges resulting from the scientific and technological competition in the XXI century can not any more be met by small isolated groups of researchers.
A solution to the problem of combining a high research potential and flexibility is the formation of research network.
It can provide a place for combining research groups of complementary competence, able to solve ambitious scientific and technological questions.
The goal of the International Network of Nano and Microtechnology is to coordinate scientific research on nano and microtechnologies, where the nanomaterials can find a lot of applications.
Its purpose is also to support development of research strategy in nano and microtechnology in Poland, and its better coordination with European Research.
The main strategic directions for the next 4 years are synthesis and applications of nanopowders and nanofibres, as the fastest developing sector of nanotechnology.
The first project under preparation concern photonic powders and ceramics.
The practical goals of the Network are:
- to formulate research proposals in nanotechnology and nano-materials, which is a priority research direction in the 6th Framework Program of the European Commission
- to promote the Polish research on nano and microtechnology and support of its international position
- to foster cooperation with industry
The main actions of the Network are:
- supporting of the scientific cooperation of Polish and international research groups in the field of nanomaterials and nano and microtechnology
- submission of the national and international scientific projects and proposals
- creation of the database of Polish research in the field of nano and microtechnology
- creation of the contact point for international networks and research groups which look for the Polish partners
- supporting the cooperation of scientific and industrial entities
- organizing the coordination meetings, workshops and conferences
- enhancing the number of memberships of Polish scientists in the international networks
- supporting the attendance of Polish scientists at the conferences, especially these dedicated to the applications and cooperation with industry partners
- combining the fundamental and applied research, which should result in increasing number of patents
The Network cooperates with 3 important international scientific networks:
- "Nanomaterials" coordinated by prof. Krzysztof Kurzydłowski, Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology
- "Advanced Materials and Structures" (AMAS-ISN), coordinated by prof. W. Nowacki, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
- "Magnetic Nanomaterials" coordinated by prof. Tadeusz Kulik, Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology